Etihad Airways launches cabin crew recruitment drive in Tunisia

Tunisian nationals, with hospitality experience, now have the opportunity to take their career high into the sky by joining Etihad Airways’ World Leading Cabin Crew.

Aubrey
Tiedt, Etihad Airways’ Vice President Guest Services,
said: “In Tunis we will be inviting up to 200 of the
strongest candidates who meet our stringent criteria to attend the recruitment
day.”

People interested in attending the recruitment day and joining the
airline’s award-winning team of cabin crew, food and beverage managers, and
qualified inflight chefs, should register in advance by visiting www.etihad.com/cabincrewrecruitment.

The recruitment day will take place in Tunis on Sunday,
8 June. It will offer
applicants the opportunity to meet Etihad Airways’ recruitment specialists who
will provide comprehensive information about living in Abu Dhabi and the
dynamics of working with guests at 30,000 feet.

New cabin crew members undergo a
seven-week training program conducted at Etihad Airways’ state-of-the-art
Training Academy in Abu Dhabi.

“To support the rapid, dynamic
expansion of Etihad Airways, we are delighted to host our recruitment drive in Tunisia.
We hope to attract and recruit individuals who are incredibly passionate
and dedicated to deliver remarkable hospitality.

“Our team hails from more than 110
nationalities and enjoys great career development opportunities commencing
as cabin crew, inflight chefs or food and beverage managers; progressing to
onboard leadership and management roles,” Ms Tiedt said.

More than 100 Tunisian nationals
currently work for Etihad Airways, including 22 core staff, 77 cabin crew and two
pilots.

Cabin crew are all based in the vibrant
city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with its cosmopolitan
culture and wealth
of world-class leisure, sports and entertainment activities.

Along with many other benefits, cabin crew are also provided with
company medical insurance and fully furnished company accommodation.

Etihad Airways has received
a host of awards over the years reflecting its position as a world leading
airline including the prestigious titles of World’s Leading Airline, World’s
Leading First Class, and World’s Leading Airline Cabin Crew at the World Travel
Awards held in November 2013 in Doha, Qatar.